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Let's all just move on and forget all about the game that is not to be mentioned. We stunk, we got killed, and worst of all the Fishhead's prediction of 12-0 which became 11-1 has now become 10-2.

Since we can't discuss the game which is not to be mentioned, let's waste some time looking at past and future opponents.

The Cats opened their season with an easy win over 1-AA Northeastern. Northeastern, apparently demoralized, promptly dropped two of their next three games, routed by Richmond (?) and Cal-Davis, but sneaking in a big win over Northwestern State. Yes, you read it here first, in one season Northeastern lost to Northwestern, but beat Northwestern State. Now how many people reading the paper figure that Northwestern and Northwestern State are in the same state?

Next, the Cardiac Cats pulled one out at the last second over the Nevada Wolfpack. Nevada, fresh off a pummelling by Nebraska (lol Ball State showed us how horrific a loss that truly was), slunk out of Dyche with an 0-2 record. The Wolfpack's bowl hopes were revived the next week, as they crushed Nicholls State. Nevada can even its record next weekend when it faces in-state rival UNLV.

Next next, the Cats stunk it up against Duke. The Blue Devils came into the game holding the longest losing streak in 1A ball, and the Fishhead predicted a stinker of a rout. But the Cats rolled over dead and the Dukies escaped with a big win. Perhaps we can pretend this was less pathetic than it seemed, as Duke subsequently showed signs of actual skill by hanging tough against a decent Navy squad. Or, we can wallow in evil thoughts as we savor the thought of Duke's next game against the thugs of Miami (FL).

Which brings us to the game which we will not mention. Played at the "shoe", which btw after the megabucks renovations, looks nothing like its eponymous equine footwear, this looked like a match between the Chicago Bears and the Benet Redwings. It was quite simply a ludicrous mismatch for the ages. The Buckeyes poor performance against the fearsome Akron Zips had given the Fishhead some vague hope, which was quickly extinguished as OSU scored TDs on its first three possessions and then promptly installed the fifth string which proceeded to score another 40 or so points. So its a good thing we are not mentioning this one. Ever again. Except for the 99-yard TD return which despite sloppy tackling was still pretty exciting. It should be interesting to see how Minnesota and Purdue make out against the Buckeyes during the next two weeks.

Future games? Oh, yes indeedy despite wishing the season was over after the game we shall not mention, it continues on against the Michigan Wolverines. Two weeks ago I was thinking Michigan was an easy W, but no more. After pummelling the hapless, hopeless Irish (google on FireCharlieWeis.com), the Wolverines continued to look better by beating the Mummy's squad 14-9. Tough defense, a strong running game, and a quarterback whose arm has not been amputated, will spell trouble for the Cats. Remember the big loss to Appalachian State? Well the Mountaineers followed up with two more wins, but then spoiled their Cinderalla season by losing to the Wofford Terriers (I did not make that name up).

Should I keep going? Lessee....Michigan State, they are 4-0 after beating a few patsies like Notre Dame and Pitt (take that, Wanny!). Minnesota? The Gophers are 1-3, with only a win over Miami (OH) marring their perfect record. Speaking of Kevin Bacon, Minnesota beat Miami (OH) who beat Ball State who almost beat Nebraska. The Gophers will get a beating from OSU and then face a coin toss at somewhat-improved Indiana before facing the Cats.

And that brings us to the Eastern Michigan game, everyone's scheduled W, and as far as I can stand to type. The game will be played at Ford Field in Detroit on a Friday night, and the saving grace will be the crack we smoke and the brown paper bags we wear over our heads during the game.

And hey Pat. Anytime you want to....I dunno, get the team fired up and ready to play? That would be great.